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Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast
Renegade is a wine podcast for rebels, witches and the wisely intoxicated. This is a week audio ritual from the founders of Blackthorn, a secret society for wine lovers, witches, and story-seekers. We blend rebellious wine education with mythology, history, and the kind of truths you only tell over a second glass.
Hosted by Allie and Julie, wine educators and storytelling sorceresses, this isn’t your average wine podcast. Expect interviews with rule-breaking winemakers, irreverent dives into wine culture, and the occasional tale from the cellar shadows.
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130 episodes
Episode 17: Franciacorta
December at Blackthorn is all about two things we’re usually terrible at: slowing down and actually letting ourselves shine. This is the month where rest meets celebration, where quiet winter mornings sit right alongside the clink of something ...
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Novermber 2025 Subscriber Bonus: Throwback Episode January 2024
We thought a little throwback to January 2024 was a fun way to have you check out some of our own content. "It is a new year, and we are excited to bring you an entire new series of wines and wine stories. Julie brings you an ...
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Nightcap 14- Sip Smarter- How to Choose the Right Wine for a Crowd (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Budget)
As we approach the holidays, we often have more gatherings than normal, but whether you are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner or just having a mixed group dinner party, it can be difficult to decide how to pick wines that you think your guests will e...
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Episode 16: Blackthorn After Dark -Wine and Space
We often look to the stars for inspiration, guidance, and the spectacular movements of the stars and planets. Space is often referred to as the final frontier, and man has been using space exploration to experiment with a variety of plants and ...
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Nightcap 15- By the Glass- Amy & Peter Made This Pinot Noir
Allie went deep into the Blackthorn Cellar for one of our favorite finds. Crafted by husband and wife winemaking partners Peter Hunken and Amy Christine aren’t afraid to be out of step with fads in the wine business. They made a Pinot Noir that...
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Episode 15: We Should Be Drinking Lambrusco
This is the season of togetherness — of pulling another chair up, of pouring the good stuff even if the meal is humble. It’s about the generosity that comes from opening a bottle you love and saying, “Here, taste this.”For this Fall seas...
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Octoebr Bonus: Wine and Ghost Stories
We couldn't think of a better way to close out spooky season than some wine-inspired ghost stories. Julie gathered a few short stories of haunted wineries and tasting rooms, with opinionated ghosts that love a little wine in their g...
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October 2025 Subscriber Bonus: Wine, Health, And The Cost Of Tasting
The rule is simple: 'Always start with bubbles.' Allie brings us a tasty example from France. There is always so much information out there about whether wine or any alcohol, for that matter, can be good for your health. We believe ...
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Nightcap 12- Pair It with Chaos - Wine for When You’re Spiraling (and Other Shadowy Pairings)
Let’s be real… sometimes life is less 'rosé all day' and more 'crying in the bathtub with leftover pad thai.' We all spiral. Whether it’s doomscrolling at midnight, rage cleaning your kitchen, or staring into space, wondering if time is even re...
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Episode 13: Blackthorn After Dark: The Antikythera Device
Found hundreds of years after it is theorized to have been made, the pieces of the Antikythera Device still baffle the experts. It is greatly debated about when the device was made, who made it, and what it was made to do. Tonight, ...
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Nightcap 11: Blackthorn By The Glass: Karanika Extra Brut & Xinomavro
In the Fall, we descend into shorter days and the transition from light to dark. We are walking in the shadows, searching for something we can connect with. The name Xinomavro itself is a conjunction of the Greek words for acid and ...
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Episode 12: The Shadow Cellar: Priorat & Wines of Mystery
October is Libra giving way to Scorpio: balance slipping into intensity, charm into obsession, the mirror into the abyss. It’s the season of mystery, of hidden rooms, of long looks inward. We’re calling it The Shadow Cellar.So w...
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Nightcap 10: Blackthorn Unfiltered-"Am I doing it wrong if I don't taste what other people taste?"
Short answer: No. We go over how people taste and how your personal taste is made up of a variety of factors. Wine is very subjective, and your taste is not the same as someone else's. We drop some real-world knowledge and some fact...
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September 2025 Subscriber Bonus: Wine, Music, And Ancient Vines
Our September Subscriber Bonus is all about refreshing layered whites. Wine and music are both sensory experiences, so we explore some pairing suggestions and how to enhance your wine-drinking experience further. We then...
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Episode 11: Blackthorn After Dark: The Efffects Of The Moon On Wine And The Mind
Many people think the mystical powers of the full moon induce erratic behaviors, psychiatric hospital admissions, suicides, homicides, emergency room calls, traffic accidents, fights at professional hockey games, dog bites, and all manner of st...
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Nightcap 9: Blackthorn by The Glass - Mary Taylor Beaujolais
Gamay may not be the grape you run into every day at the wine shop, but it deserves a permanent spot on your radar. It’s versatile, food-friendly, and usually more affordable than its Pinot Noir cousin. And yet, it’s got this undeniable charm—t...
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Episode 10: Forget Everything You Know About Wine
Wine education doesn’t have to feel like cramming for an exam. In this week’s episode of Renegade: A Blackthorn Podcast, we’re throwing out the textbook, ditching the pop quizzes, and starting fresh. September’s theme, Back to Blacktho...
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Episode 9: Blackthorn After Dark: Hellfire Club
Tonight, Allie tells the story of the infamous Hellfire Club. It is a story full of lost secrets, hidden caves, and one man's stolen heart. Join us as we sip an energetic and free-spirited wine to complement the lavish celebrations ...
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Nightcap 7: Blackthorn by The Glass - Bourgueil Rosé: Cabernet Franc’s Wild, Rare Side
On this week's Nightcap, Blackthorn by the Glass pours something rare and radiant — the 2023 Bourgueil Rosé from Domaine Audebert et Fils in France’s Loire Valley. Crafted from 100% Cabernet Franc (the grape locals call “Breton”), this...
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Episode 8: Volcanic Wines
Volcanic wines are wild, earthy, grounded, and intuitive. Allie found the perfect wine that embodies all of these characteristics. Our interest was piqued by this 'Woman in Flight', Sul Volcano, deeply rooted in the volcanic soils of Sici...
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Episode 7: Zweigelt: A Shoulder Season Wine
When you are looking for a wine that is thoughtful but easy-going, Zweigelt is the answer. Made to flourish in the harsh weather in Austria, wines from this red grape are like your chillest friend — happy to be invited, doesn’t need a fancy set...
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Nightcap 6: Uncorking Carbonic Wine
Tonight, we sip on a cool red wine made in a unique way that unlocks flavors that are different from standard winemaking. Carbonic red wines are different. They are fermented in a way that excites the palate, and can be paired with ...
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Episode 6: Blackthorn After Dark-Nostradamus
Welcome back for our latest episode of Blackthorn After Dark. Please take this opportunity to sit and sip with us as we recount tales and weave stories. Tonight, Julie talks about a name known throughout history, Nostradamus. He was...
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Nightcap 5: Blackthorn by The Glass - Wine Made From Internal Heat
Tonight, our Nightcap is inspired by the internal heat of Carbinic Maceration. This unique process starts inside each berry and transforms into energetic and expressive wine. Allie brings us one of our favorites, Love You Bunches, a...
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Episode 5: Quiet Rebellion Of Chilled Red Wine: Sicilian Frappato
When the world is heating up, there is no reason to leave red wine out of the equation. Renegade provides you with a premium example of an ancient grape steeped in Italian culture and quiet rebellion. One woman in particular returne...
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